Our Chairman Sir Don McKinnon formally welcomed Mme Wu Xi to New Zealand. In his speech, Sir Don said: “ From humble beginnings, the relationship has evolved into a strategic partnership based on mutual interests and mutual respect. Today, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said, China is among New Zealand’s top four partners and the Government, like its predecessor, is keen to develop the relationship even further.”

Entertainment was provided by NZ opera soprano Fiona Li, who performed three pieces finishing with the waiata Pokarekare Ana.